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Detectives originally believed Mr Pordage was shot by an occupant of a blue Ford Focus but senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Jennings said the suspect was not in a vehicle at the time of the shooting.

He left the scene in the car before police arrived and the victim, of Galleywood, was taken to hospital where he later died.

Police have recovered the car and searched a number of addresses but have made no arrests.

Mr Jennings, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: "My thoughts are with Mr Pordage's family during this extremely difficult time and our inquiries are progressing into finding those responsible for his tragic death.

"We are continuing to keep an open mind about the motive behind this shocking incident.

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Police officers descended on the scene after the shooting

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The 34-year-old was taken to hospital after emergency services were called at about 2.10am

"From our inquiries so far, we believe this was a chance meeting involving people known to each other.

"There was an exchange of words, which escalated into a violent disturbance during which Mr Pordage was shot.

"We have established that at the time of the incident, both he, his friend and the suspect were not inside any vehicles."

He appealed for witnesses to come forward with any information.

The road was closed for forensic examination and patrols in the area had been increased, the force said.

The four suspects, also including a 22-year-old man from Chelmsford and an 18-year-old man from the Billericay area, are in police custody for questioning.

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Forensic officers at the scene investigating the incident which happened in the early hours of Saturday

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A police forensics officer searches the area in Chelmsford, Essex, with a sniffer dog

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